Self harm is when a person hurts themselves because they want to. Boys and girls can harm themselves. Most self harm victims are under 25 years old and some bisexuals and lesbians. Rather than talking about their problems, cutters find a way to cope with their feelings in a negative outlook. I know it sounds crazy but, to cutters bleeding may be the only feeling they can control. & Bleeding enough can make them feel dizzy or numb which they seem to think makes the problem better.
Cutting is not a joke, if you know someone who intentionally hurts themselves don't just sit back and watch even if they say their ok. GET THEM HELP.
Myths and Facts About Cutting
1. Myth - People who cut or self injure are doing it for attention
Fact - Most self harmers cut in secrecy
2. Myth - People who self harm are crazy/ dangerous
Fact - Labeling with crazy doesn't help the situation
3. Myth - People who self harm want to die
Fact - By cutting, it helps them escape in a way that isn't permanent
Signs and Symptoms
Self Harm is anything you do to physically hurt yourself intentionally.
Cutting or Severely scratching your skin
Burning
Hitting yourself
Sticking objects into your skin
Swallowing poisonous substances
Warnings A Friend/ Or Your Child Is Harming Themselves:
Self harm is when a person hurts themselves because they want to. Boys and girls can harm themselves. Most self harm victims are under 25 years old and some bisexuals and lesbians. Rather than talking about their problems, cutters find a way to cope with their feelings in a negative outlook. I know it sounds crazy but, to cutters bleeding may be the only feeling they can control. & Bleeding enough can make them feel dizzy or numb which they seem to think makes the problem better.
Cutting is not a joke, if you know someone who intentionally hurts themselves don't just sit back and watch even if they say their ok. GET THEM HELP.
Myths and Facts About Cutting
1. Myth - People who cut or self injure are doing it for attentionFact - Most self harmers cut in secrecy
2. Myth - People who self harm are crazy/ dangerous
Fact - Labeling with crazy doesn't help the situation
3. Myth - People who self harm want to die
Fact - By cutting, it helps them escape in a way that isn't permanent
Signs and Symptoms
Self Harm is anything you do to physically hurt yourself intentionally.
Cutting or Severely scratching your skin
Burning
Hitting yourself
Sticking objects into your skin
Swallowing poisonous substances
Warnings A Friend/ Or Your Child Is Harming Themselves:
Unexplained scars
Blood Stains
"Accidents" happen frequently
Wearing long sleeves when it's really hot outside
Needing to be alone for a long period of time
Very isolated, and irritated